AFTER the success of the Stag & Doe Sessions in The Greyhound Bar last month, the showcase of original artists will return with a special celebration for St Patricks weekend.

The Stag & Doe Sessions will collaborate with The Dirty Disco as part of the one-year anniversary of their Patrick’s Day celebrations.

The Dirty Disco will be hosting Stag & Doe Sessions on Saturday, March 18th in the Greyhound with some of the best local and Irish DJ’s Dessie Mac, Redwah, Luke Reidy, James O’Callaghan & Ricky Clifford on Friday March 17th followed by up-and-coming artists Mario Mannering and Leevy taking the stage on March 18th with a live DJ set from Tralee’s Luke Reidy & James O’Callaghan to top the weekend off.

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Mario Mannering was born in Glenties Co. Donegal. His Latest single ‘Bad Thing’ was recorded and produced at the Stonewall Studio, Sinning, Oberhausen, Bavaria and was o-produced, mixed and mastered at the studios of RadioLee.ie in Tralee by Derek Berrill in December 2022. Having lived and worked in Tralee, Mario is delighted to be bringing his music to the sessions.

A graduate from Munster Technological University Kerry, Leevy is the music project of Gaeltacht reared songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Amhlaoibh McSweeney.

McSweeney’s songwriting weaves tender introspection and gallows humor together under musical arrangements. The act consists of old friends from Cork’s Gaeltacht region.

Tickets are from €10 and are available from The Greyhound Bar Tralee or on the door on a first come first served basis. Two day tickets are available at a discount rate of €16. Strictly over 18’s R.O.A.R. For more see Stag&Doe Sessions www.facebook.com/staganddoesessions.com

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HAVING been postponed a couple weeks ago, the Stag & Doe Sessions return to Tralee this Friday night at ‘The Greyhound Bar’.

The line-up includes Tralee’s very own Leanne Hennessey, Farranfore’s Shane Kennedy, Neon Cars from Cork and three-piece pop/rock band Stolen City.

Leanne is a newcomer to the music industry, only learning how to play guitar six months ago. She has since gathered thousands of views on her social media including her Tik Tok account.

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Leanne quickly gathered a fan base with her covers of Ed Sheeran, Bob Marley and rock and roll icon Elvis Presley.

A musician from an early age, Shane Kennedy is a well-known performer in the Kerry pub scene but since then Shane has been busy cooking up exciting new tracks such as “Phone Box,” “Your Shadow” and his debut single “Far From The Way We’re Told”.

The Neon Cars are a four piece Indie Rock band from Cork. They have performed across Ireland and the UK playing a number of headline shows and festival appearances such as Independence Music festival.

Stolen City are a three-piece pop/rock band comprised of lead singer Sean McGrath, multi-instrumentalist Dave McCabe and drummer Ian Bailey, who pride themselves on their high energy and unforgettable live performances.

The independent three-piece band have had some major success on their own with them selling out shows around Ireland, playing at some of the top festivals and even reaching the number 1 spot in the Irish charts with 2 of their singles.

Tickets are on-sale now for €8 via Eventbrite and €10 on the door. Doors 8pm, strictly over 18’s. See @staganddoesessions for more info!

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THE Stag & Doe Sessions are returning to Tralee in a new venue next month after a break of over three years.

The Greyhound Bar will host the line-up of original music artists with the first session  starting on February 10.  The sessions were a great addition to the town’s nightlife scene back in 2019 providing a platform for artists playing original music.

The line-up will feature Tralee’s Leanne Hennessy, Farranfore’s Shane Kennedy, four piece indie rock band from Cork Neon Cars and the acclaimed Stolen City.

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Leanne Hennessy only learned how to play guitar 6 months ago. Leanne has since gathered thousands of views on her social media problems including her Tik Tok account.

Shane Kennedy  is an exciting up and coming artist from Farranfore that made waves during lockdown with his debut single ‘Road to your heart’.

A musician from an early age, Shane is a well-known performer in the Kerry pub scene but since then Shane has been busy cooking up exciting new tracks such as “Phone Box,” “Your Shadow” and his debut single “Far From The Way We’re Told”.

Neon Cars have performed across Ireland and the UK playing a number of headline shows and festival appearances such as Independence Music festival. Since the release of their debut single ‘When I Met You In The Summer’ in 2020, the band have released a number of energetic singles.

One of Ireland’s most exciting music acts Stolen City are back in Tralee following their performance on the Stag & Doe Stage back in 2019.

Stolen City are a three-piece pop/rock band who pride themselves on their high energy & unforgettable live performances.

They have had some success selling out shows around Ireland, playing at some of the top festivals and even reaching the number 1 spot in the Irish charts with two of their singles.

Tickets are on-sale now for €8 via Eventbrite and €10 on the door. Doors 8pm, strictly over 18’s. Follow them on @staganddoesessions for more info.

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